Why didn't I get a more personal message for a rule violation?

The moderators use automated reminder messages to ensure consistency, facilitate record keeping, and for efficiency. We're sorry the moderators can't send a personal message each time there's an issue in the forums but they have a large number of forum members to serve. If the moderators think a reminder requires further explanation they'll take the time to add extra comments to the message.

Moderation of your posts is not personal and you are not being singled out. The moderators generally won't know forum members personally and won't play favourites. Other users are moderated the same way in the same circumstances, but because we moderate privately that may not be obvious to you or others.